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      Buy your dream home with aBMO jumbo mortgage

      Our BMO Mortgage Bankers can guide you through the process.

      Buy your dream home with a BMO jumbo mortgage

      Our BMO Mortgage Bankers can guide you through the process.

      Check mortgage rates to find the loan that works best for you.

      Check mortgage rates to find the loan that works best for you.

       



      What is a jumbo loan?

      Jumbo mortgage loans may be necessary if you’ve got your eye on something big. That’s because jumbo loans are for loan amounts greater than $766,550 Footnote 1 (basically, you borrow more than a standard mortgage).


      Why is a BMO jumbo loan right for me?


      With a BMO jumbo mortgage, you can enjoy big benefits. Our jumbo loans offer:


      • Fixed and adjustable interest rates
      • Low costs on closing
      • Extended rate lock program Footnote 2
      • Up to 89.99% loan to value ratio
      • No Private Mortgage Insurance required

      Special offers

      Get an interest rate discount of up to 0.625% on a jumbo mortgage for qualifying customers. Footnote 3

      0.125% rate discount with Auto Pay from your BMO personal checking account Footnote 4

      Plus, save up to $500 in closing costs.*

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      Five Steps to a Smoother Mortgage ProcessFootnote 5

      Prequalification

      Prequalification

      You need to:

      • Speak with a BMO Mortgage Banker

      • Share information about your income, savings, investments, credit history and debts

      BMO will:

      • Inform you of the amount of the loan for which you prequalify and provide you a prequalification letter

      • Discuss products, interest rate options and closing costs

      • Identify the product(s) that best fits your financial needs and goals

      • Schedule an appointment for the application interview

      • Identify required documentation and the amount of the deposit needed to process your application

      Tips

      When you choose BMO for your mortgage financing needs, you'll have the resources of an experienced financial lender, as well as the assistance of a professional Mortgage Banker who will walk you through each step and help you understand the process.

      Application

      Application

      You need to:
      • Provide basic information to your banker including your social security number, your income, loan amount, property address and value of the property to be mortgaged

      • Select a product

      • Receive and review the Loan Estimate sent by BMO. The Loan Estimate provides our good faith estimate of the interest rate on the loan, your monthly payments, closing costs and other items that help you decide if this loan is right for you.

      • Complete your mortgage application. This will include information about your employment history, income savings, investments, debts and the property you wish to purchase or refinance.

      • Confirm your preferred method for communication and receipt of documentation

      • Review the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Your Home Loan Tool Kit that we send you. Review and sign the application documentation.

      • Provide your intent to proceed and submit your application and application deposit. Your intent to proceed must be received before your application deposit will be accepted.

      BMO will:
      • Determine who should be contacted to gain access to the property and the best time to schedule the appointment with the appraiser

      • Identify any additional documentation that may be required to render a credit decision

      • Deliver the complete application package to the BMO mortgage application processing team

      Tips

      While we will provide you with a Loan Estimate based on preliminary information, we will need additional information to further process your request, including:

      • Realtor and attorney contact information
      • Documentation about your income such as salary, earnings and wages (for example W-2s, alimony, investment income, social security)
      • Most recent two years’ federal income tax returns
      • Verification of employment if employed
      • Most recent three months’ bank and investment statements — all pages
      • Purchase contract and any and all addendums for the property you are buying
      Processing

      Processing

      BMO will:
      • Identify any additional documentation needed to process the loan and render a credit decision— confirm how and when it will be received

      • Order the appraisal, flood certification, title commitment and private mortgage insurance certificate

        - The appraisal will be completed by a state-licensed and/or certified appraiser

      • Send you a copy of the appraisal

      Tips

      Once the appraisal is complete, the application can move into the next step of the process. Ensure that your appraisal appointment is scheduled promptly and kept as agreed. Promptly provide BMO with any additional documentation required to render a credit decision.

      Underwriting

      Underwriting

      BMO will:
      • Review all employment, income, savings, investments and debt

      • Compare information on the application to paystubs, W-2 forms, tax returns, bank and investment statements, etc. to determine that sufficient income and funds are available for down payment, closing costs and reserves

      • Review the credit report to determine outstanding debt, payment history and your current credit score

      • Review the appraisal to confirm the market value and determine if the property represents sufficient collateral for the loan

      • Determine that qualification requirements are met to approve the loan

      • Deliver the Commitment Letter and identify any closing conditions, if the loan is approved

      • Provide updated regulatory disclosures

      You need to:
      • Secure and provide evidence of homeowners (or “hazard”) insurance and flood insurance (if required) coverage for the property being purchased or refinanced

      • Review, sign and return any applicable documents or disclosures that are provided to you by BMO

      Tips

      When you receive the Commitment Letter, updated regulatory disclosures if applicable and appraisal, please review these documents. Identify any conditions required for closing. The loan can be scheduled for closing once BMO has received all required information.

      Closing

      Closing

      BMO will:
      • Review and confirm all loan terms and closing conditions

      • Identify a convenient date, time and location for the closing

      • Schedule the closing with the title company

      • Order pay-off letters, subordinations, releases, etc. and clear all closing conditions

      • Send your Closing Disclosure for your review at least three business days prior to closing

      • Prepare and deliver the closing documents to the title company and coordinate final figures for closing; wire the loan proceeds to the title company

      • Provide information on final funds needed for closing and the method of payment required

      You need to:
      • Attend the closing at the BMO branch or title company as scheduled and sign all mortgage and legal documents

      • Provide final funds for closing if required. This information will be detailed in the Closing Disclosure.

      Tips
      • When you attend the closing, bring a legal form of identification (driver’s license, state I.D., passport, etc.) and the necessary final funds in the form of a cashier’s check or secured funds
      • Confirm with your Mortgage Banker or the title company if funds will need to be wired from your bank to the title company's bank
      • Compare the Closing Disclosure to the Loan Estimate
      • Contact your Mortgage Banker in advance of the closing if you have any questions

      Discover how easy it is to apply online

      Our online application is a quick and easy way to apply for a mortgage. You can access your application from any device, upload documents and check your loan status, getting notifications throughout the process. Watch this video to learn how fast, simple and secure your application can be.

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      ​​Helpful tips and advice for homebuyers


      Payment methods

      We offer a range of payment options to help you conveniently make your payment on time, every month. Each is safe and secure Footnote 6 — just choose what’s easiest for you.

      • In person at your choice of 600+ BMO locations
      • By mail

      Have questions?

      Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 7 PM. (CT), Friday 8 AM to 6 PM (CT)

      Calculators

      Compare loans and crunch the numbers with our calculators Footnote 9,10 .

      FAQs

      View all mortgage FAQs



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      footnote * details,Special offers are subject to change. The closing cost discount offer is available on applications received from September 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024. The closing cost discount offer consists of a $500 closing cost discount depending on loan amount. This offer is available subject to the following:​

      Closing Cost Discount: The closing cost discount may be applied to the purchase or refinance mortgage at closing. It is available for conforming (loans up to $766,550) secured by 1-4 unit homes used as primary residences, second homes, or investment properties. ​

      Auto Pay Closing Cost and Rate Discount:

      • Footnote 1, details Jumbo loans are loans greater than $766,550. Loan limits are subject to change.
      • Footnote 2, detailsCertain restrictions and fees may apply.
      • Footnote 3, details Applicant must meet one of the eligibility requirements to receive the relationship discount. The relationship discount is available to new or existing BMO clients based on the loan amount and the balances in BMO deposit accounts (including trust accounts titled in the name of the Applicant) at the time of closing after all related closing costs have been applied.
        Clients with a conforming loan (loan amounts up to $766,550) and at least $100,000 in BMO deposit accounts are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.125%.
        Clients with a Jumbo loan (loan amounts over $766,550) and with $100,000 to $249,999 in BMO deposit accounts are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.125%.
        Clients with a Jumbo loan (loan amounts over $766,550) and with $250,000 to $499,999 in BMO deposit accounts are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.250%.
        Clients with a Jumbo loan (loan amounts over $766,550) and with $500,000 to $999,999 in BMO deposit are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.375%.
        Clients with a Jumbo loan (loan amounts over $766,550) and with $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 in BMO deposit accounts are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.500%.
        Private Wealth Clients with a Jumbo loan (loan amounts over $766,550) and with at least $2,000,000+ in BMO deposit accounts are eligible to receive the relationship discount of 0.625%.

        Eligible balances include all BMO Personal, Investment, Trust, Business Banking, and BMO Financial Group employee 401(k) accounts. Eligible balances exclude BMO Alto/Savings Accounts and BMO Self-Directed Investment Accounts. For Business accounts, applicant must be an owner of, and an authorized signer on, the associated business account. Assets used for mortgage discount eligibility purposes must exclude any funds needed to close.
      • Footnote 4, details Auto Pay Interest Rate Discount
        To receive a 0.125% rate discount, you must authorize BMO at origination to withdraw your loan payment each month from your BMO consumer checking account. Housing Finance Agency, FHA, VA, and State Bond Program loans are not eligible for the interest rate discount but will receive a $500 closing cost discount if eligible. Auto Pay means periodic scheduled payments automatically deducted from your BMO checking account, as applicable, to pay the loan. When you sign up for Auto Pay, you authorize the Bank to draw your account for all amounts then due, including any late fees and any other charges. Checking account opening subject to bank approval.
      • Footnote 5, detailsThis is an overview of the general steps to the mortgage process. This is not a complete description of the mortgage process, and there may be other requirements that apply. This information is not intended to be tax or legal advice. BMO does not provide tax or legal advice and you should consult your tax or legal advisor for tax and legal advice. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers additional home buying resources. You may visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/loan-options/ for more information.

      • Footnote 6, details Visit the BMO Security Center for details.
      • Footnote 7, details Certain conditions and limitations apply. Digital Banking Guarantees apply to personal accounts only and do not apply to commercial or business accounts. Please see the BMO Digital Banking Agreement found at bmo.com/en-us/legal for full details.
      • Footnote 8, details Message and data rates apply. Please contact your wireless carrier for details.
      • Footnote 9, details Calculator is provided by Leadfusion Inc., which is not affiliated with BMO. The calculator provides estimates. We do not guarantee their accuracy or applicability to your circumstances. Results depend on many factors, including the assumptions you provide. Leadfusion may have different privacy and security standards than BMO. Visit its website at www.leadfusion.com to review its privacy policy.
      • Footnote 10, details You should always talk to your BMO Mortgage Banker to determine the product that is right for you. The calculator headings are merely labels for your convenience. The calculator results are estimates only and should not be construed as advice or a recommendation.
      • The Secure and Fair Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) for Mortgage Licensing Act protects consumers. This nationwide licensing and registration system provides accurate, accessible information about lenders and their employees.